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IN THE ZONE – Isiah Pennyfeather attempts a layup during the Warriors’ December 16 game against Bridgewater-Raritan. The game could have gone either way up until the last few minutes, but in the end the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers outlasted the Franklin High School Warrior basketball team, 70-63, handing the Warriors their first loss this season. Not helping was the Warriors’ 44% …

GETTING CENTERED – Jah’Naad Cady calms himself before sinking two free throws to tie the Warriors’ home opener against Morristown Beard December 12. The Franklin High School basketball Warriors’ season opener was not for the faint of heart, from the overcome double-digit deficit, to the blown double-digit lead, to the thrilling finish in which the Warriors emerged victorious, 66-62, over …

SIGNING DAY – Miles Muldrow and Casey Gomez Miranda at the signing day ceremony December 4 in the Franklin High School gym. Two Franklin High School Warriors set to play for Division 1 teams were honored December 4 with a signing day ceremony. Football player Miles Muldrow and softball player Casey Gomez Miranda signed their National Letters of Intent before …

NEW AD – Anthony Brito thanks the Board of Education October 28 after he was named the new Franklin High School Athletic Director. The Board of Education on October 28 picked a seasoned veteran to be the next Franklin High School Athletic Director. Anthony Brito, a 27-year district veteran, previously served as Assistant Athletic Director. Brito replaces Ken Margolin, who …

COMPLAINT DISMISSAL UPHELD – Dismissals of complaints against former Franklin High School girls’ basketball coaches Audrey Taylor, pictured, and Darryl Robinson III, as well as district staff and administrators, were upheld October 10 by the state Commissioner of Education. (File photo). The state Education Commissioner has upheld the dismissal of complaints against two former Franklin High School girls’ basketball coaches …

Homecoming at Franklin High School served as the backdrop October 17 for Senior Nights for the school’s football and cheer teams, and marching band. Team members were introduced with their escorts, given commemorative pillows, and then given time for pictures. Here are some scenes from the three Senior Nights:   Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to the Franklin Reporter & …

The Franklin High School Girls’ Soccer team made senior night special on October 16, beating St. Thomas Aquinas 7-1. Franklin took a fast lead in the first half, outscoring Aquinas 3-0. Aquinas was able to record one goal in the second half, but the Lady Warriors extended their lead with an additional four goals. Senior Jamie Sandoval led all scores …

Senior Night for the girls’ soccer team was held October 16 before the match against St. Thomas Aquinas. The girls were given the red-carpet treatment, a plushie, and opportunities for pictures. Honored were: Ajanae’ Chattoo Natalia Castano Ana Maria Marquez Mailyn Ceveda Alicia Acosta Spencer Brianna Gonzalez Jamie Sandoval Julitza Jimenez-Galindo Olufunmilola Raji The team is coached by Head Coach …

The Franklin High School Warriors football team came close to snapping Sayreville’s unbeaten streak October 10, but a late-game rush by Sayreville capped the win for the Bombers, 37-28. The Warriors were within two points, 30-28, with slightly more than 2 minutes left to play when Sayreville Senior Shaun Jackson broke for a 19-yard run and touchdown. Sayreville scored 14 …

The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team earned its second win of the season on September 29 with a 1-0 win over Hightstown High School. The goals were empty until there was slightly more than two minutes left in the game, when Senior Jose Villalobos Sancho put one past Hightstown goalie Jason Matano. Franklin goalie Shourya Patel recorded three saves …